New Milford Chamber of Commerce

Pet Photos with Santa
2024-12-08 05:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Agway New Milford, 126 Housatonic Ave, New Milford, CT, 06776
All Animals Welcome
Goody bags for the first 100 participants with
samples, amazing coupon offers and an extra
magical holiday surprise!

Christmas Shoppe at the historic Merwinsville Hotel
2024-12-08 05:00 - 12:00 | Merwinsville Hotel, 1 Browns Forge Rd., Gaylordsville,, CT, 06755
Take a break from the bustling crowds and step back into the charm of the past!
Shop local and find that special gift you’ve been looking for – all created by artists and craftspeople. Beautiful jewelry, pottery, original artwork, photography, glass, fiber arts, and more! There’s truly something for everyone!
Wreaths, holiday decor, and freshly-cut Christmas Trees (from Meadowbrook Gardens in New Milford.)
Complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and tea.
See the countless nutcrackers, “Mr. Christmas” Worlds Fair amusement park, and a room-size display of a Dickens Village surrounded by a speeding train.
Open for 3 days only!

December 6 thru December 8
10 – 5 pm all days.

Sunday Speaker Series: Demystifying AI with Anita Raja
2024-12-08 08:30 - 09:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Speaker: Anita Raja, Ph.D., Professor of Computer Science, Hunter College, CUNY.
Anita Raja is a Professor of Computer Science at Hunter College, City University of New York, specializing in artificial intelligence (AI). Her research centers on multi-agent systems, where multiple autonomous agents interact and make decisions in complex, uncertain environments. Raja is widely recognized for her contributions to developing intelligent systems that can effectively handle uncertainty and collaborate to solve practical problems. Her work has received significant funding from federal agencies and has been recognized with best paper awards and prizes. In addition to her research, Raja is a strong advocate for diversity in STEM and is committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists and engineers. Raja received a B.S. Honors in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics summa cum laude from Temple University, Philadelphia in 1996, and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1998 and 2003 respectively.
In this talk, Anita Raja will present what Artificial Intelligence (AI) is and what it is not. She will share a brief history of AI research and explore its transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, focusing on its applications in medicine and infrastructure. She will then address the broader societal implications of AI, highlighting the importance of responsible AI development, transparency, and bias mitigation. Through real-world examples, Anita Raja will demystify AI’s capabilities and limitations while emphasizing its potential to benefit humanity when designed responsibly.

December Business Scene
2024-12-12 12:30 - 14:30 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us and other business professionals to connect and network at this informal networking opportunity.

* Free and open to the public* Bring your business cards* Bring a friend/colleague* Food and beverages* Door prizes welcome to help promote your business

Sponsored this month by:
Webster Bank
Housatonic River Brewing
Housatonic Business Alliance

ESL Cafe
2024-12-12 13:00 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Hello! Practice speaking English in a casual setting at the library. Tutors from Literacy Volunteers on the Green will be on hand to keep the conversation flowing.

Tips for Increasing Happiness
2024-12-12 13:30 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Did you know that researchers have found that every person has an individual baseline of happiness, and that this baseline of happiness can be raised? Come learn tips and techniques to raise your happiness setpoint and enhance well-being.
About Dr. Wendy Hurwitz:
A graduate of Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Wendy Hurwitz is a nationally recognized expert on stress. A former medical researcher for ABC News, Dr. Hurwitz is an expert in two fields: Mind/Body Medicine and Energy Medicine. She has a forthcoming book on stress.
Dr. Hurwitz helps organizations and individuals achieve peak performance by enhancing vitality and wellness. She translates the latest and most sophisticated scientific research into practical, easy-to-use techniques people can use to maintain and enhance vitality even under the most trying circumstances. Dr. Hurwitz has provided training for AT&T, Unilever, Lowe Worldwide, the FDNY, and has been an invited guest speaker at the United Nations.

Holiday Card Making
2024-12-13 09:00 - 11:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
In this fun card class, you will use die cuts, embossing folders, ink-blending and stamps to make three beautiful holiday cards. No card making experience needed. All materials provided.

"A Christmas Carol" Reading by Bill Hughes
2024-12-13 13:00 - 14:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
A Christmas Carol published in 1843, was the sixth of Charles Dicken’s twenty major works. His final work Edwin Drood was left half finished when Dickens died in 1870.
Charles Dickens gave his first public reading of A Christmas Carol on Dec. 3, 1867 at the Tremont Temple in Boston. On Christmas Eve, 1867 in Boston, a businessman named Fairbanks watched Charles Dickens read A Christmas Carol. The reading moved him so much he closed his factory on Christmas Day and sent every worker a turkey thereafter.
Bill Hughes’s reading is gently abridged for dramatic purpose from the restructured version Dickens created for his own United States reading tour of 1867/1868, which included stops in New Haven and Hartford in 1868 with readings of A Christmas Carol.

Goat Boy Soaps Open House
2024-12-14 05:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-15 05:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-21 05:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-22 05:00 - 10:00 | Goat Boy Soaps, 1 Murphy’s Way, New Milford, 06776
Special Pricing, Gift Baskets, Gift Sets, Moulded Holiday Soaps, Local Vendors, Coffee, Cookies and of course Goats!

4th Annual Children’s Holiday Party
2024-12-14 07:30 - 09:30 | The Maxx, 94 Railroad Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Free Event – Tickets Required (See Below)
Brian Cody’s Brothers and Sisters Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization is excited to host their 4th Annual Children’s Holiday Party on Saturday, December 14th, 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, at The Maxx Community Center, 94 Railroad St, New Milford, CT 06776
Gifts for Children (Newborn-16 yrs old) from a very special guest!
FREE Family Fun!!
Live Music from Ethan James, Free Lunch, Arts, Crafts, and Holiday Games!
Our Foundation’s #HopeDealers are bringing joy to children & families impacted by SUD this holiday season, and all families are welcome!
We’re bringing some very cool friends with us, like Elf, Frosty, and one other who’s world famous.
This is a free event, but you must register for tickets using the link below!
Be sure to use DISCOUNT CODE: #FreeEvent
Ticket Link:
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/brian-codys-childrens-holiday-party

Four Horsemen Holiday Show
2024-12-14 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
A crowd favorite! The Horsemen ride their reindeer into Sherman for their annual Holiday show and Fundraiser.
Join the Horsemen: David Ray, Mike Latini, Dave Goldenberg and George Mallas at this fun event!
A large portion of the proceeds will be donated to local charity Anns Place.
Ann’s Place provides help and hope to those living with cancer and to their loved ones. Our clinical social workers, facilitators and wellness experts provide a host of services aimed at improving quality of life during and after cancer. Ann’s Place relies on the generosity of donors to be able to continue providing these services free of charge. For more information on Ann’s Place please visit, https://www.annsplace.org/about.
Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy / gift item.
All donations are greatly appreciated and will go to a family in need this holiday season.

Entertaining 101
2024-12-17 13:00 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Chocolatier Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations will present this fun, tasty program highlighting the essential components needed for Entertaining 101. Included will be a primer on Cheeseboard basics, a large colorful display demonstrating Tablescaping/buffet ideas for any budget and suggestions for quick, healthful recipes so you can enjoy your own soiree! Samplings include Mocktails (without spirits) cheese and dark chocolates . A stimulating presentation for the eyes and palate, so come join the fun!

Christmas Trivia
2024-12-18 13:30 - 16:30 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Come test your knowledge of Christmas Movies, Songs and TV episodes!
Free to Play and cool prizes!
Take advantage of our Wednesday Special: Our famous HRB Burger with Fries, a Beer or glass of wine for $20!!

The New Desperation
2024-12-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Great local band playing all the classics you love! $5 Cover at the Door

Housatonic River Brewing Co. Ugly Sweater Party!
2024-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Show us your best Ugly Holiday Sweater!
Join us Saturday December 21, 7PM for
– Ugly Sweater Prizes
– Festive Cocktails
– Free Raffle
– Complimentary Treats

Bittersweet Descent at HRB
2024-12-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
BSD plays their original folk/rock/country songs along with covers of Chris Stapleton, Phish, Morgan Wallen, The Killers, U2, Zeppelin, Zach Bryan, The Stones, Old 97’s, eve 6, Green Day, Tyler Lyle, among others. $5 Cover at the door.

JCC Hanukkah Party
2024-12-22 09:00 - 11:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us as we celebrate Hanukkah together as a community!
To celebrate we will feast on some delicious jelly donuts & potato latkes! Feel free to BYOB!
Rabbi Mark Cohn from Temple Sholom in New Milford will be joining us to tell stories of Hanukkah and get everyone in the spirit of the season!

Dan Sawyer at HRB
2024-12-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Classic rock and a velvet voice!
One of our absolute favorites!

Adult Game Club
2025-01-04 09:00 - 11:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us for a mixture of video games and board games. We will be playing games designed for multiple players and games that are one on one. Please keep in mind the games are intended for young-adults and adults.

Two Dollar Hat at HRB
2025-01-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Jim Lynch and Mike Walsh of Future Tense and The New Desperation are $2 Hat, an acoustic trio who run the gamut from Sinatra to The Black Keys, tunefully.

Ukulele Club
2025-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join this club to learn the ukulele and to improve your skills. Playing the ukulele with others is loads of fun! A collaboration between NMPL and NM Senior Center. If you are over 60 and need a ride to the library, please call 860-355-6075.

Narcan Training
2025-01-07 13:30 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Apex will train you on how to use Narcan–you may save someone’s life with this training.

Friends TV Trivia
2025-01-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Housatonic River Brewing, 30 Kent Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join us at Housatonic River Brewing, Wednesday January 8, 2025 at 6:30PM for Friends TV Trivia!
Free to Play, Great Prizes!
Take advantage of our Wednesday HRB Burger Special – Get an HRB Burger, fries and a beer (or glass of wine) for $20.00!
Check out our delicious selection of Mocktails in celebration of ‘Dry January’!

ESL Café
2025-01-09 13:00 - 14:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Art Day with the VCA!
2025-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
The Village Center for the Arts will be on hand to show us how to paint a masterpiece!

DINNER & MUSIC: AL BURGASSER WITH MARK HUBERMAN
2025-01-10 14:00 - 16:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
For this month’s dinner and music event, we welcome to the stage Al Burgasser and Marc Huberman!
$50 PER PERSON
Ticket provides access to our buffet style dinner, dessert, coffee, and tea as well as of course the live music!
Menu:
Beef Bourguignon
Chicken Francese
Buttered Egg Noodles w/ Parsley
Roasted Root Vegetables
Caesar Salad
Bread & Butter
Coffee, Tea, & Dessert

KNIT & CROCHET WORKSHOPS
2025-01-11 06:30 - 09:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Knitting and crochet workshop tickets sold separately
Beginner Knitting Class 11:30-12:30pm
In this class, you will learn the basic stitches of knitting – the knit stitch and the purl stitch – as well as how to read a yarn label, how to read a knitting pattern, and more! – 5 weekly classes, 1 hour each
Beginner Crocheting Class 1:30-2:30pm
In this class, you will learn the 6 basic crochet stitches, how to start a project and end a project, how to read a yarn label , how to read a crochet pattern, and more!
– 5 weekly classes, 1 hour each
All materials and supplies will be provided at the 1st class at a $25 fee
